Our Abbotsford Hotel is the closest to the Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)

How far is the Abbotsford International Airport from the Best Western Plus Regency Inn?

Our Abbotsford hotel is conveniently located 5km from the Abbotsford airport or a 7-10 minute car ride. Taxi service is readily available at the airport and the average taxi cost is between $12-$14 dollars to our Abbotsford hotel. The Best Western Plus Regency is perfect option for those guests who are departing early for flights and want to be conveniently located the night before, for stress free travel. Our Abbotsford hotel offers a perfect start to your morning with a complimentary hot breakfast that features eggs, cereals, waffles, yogurt, bacon, croissants, muffins, granola, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, milk, juice and more. Add book now button

Airlines that fly out from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)

Several Airlines fly out from Abbotsford International Airport to national and international locations

Westjet Airlines – Customer focused and value driven, this carrier offers some great deals to a variety of locations with flexible change and cancellation options. Lots of routes from Abbotsford International Airport. For more information visit https://www.westjet.com/book/direct-flights-from-abbotsford

Flair Airlines – A value driven carrier that offers extra services one at time so you can customize your trip according your budget. By using secondary airports (YXX) for many routes , this airline can offer huge savings For more information visit http://flairair.ca/

Sunwing Holidays – Creating fantastic all-inclusive packages to tropical destinations is what this carrier does best. Many options to Mexico from Abbotsford International Airport. For more information visit https://www.sunwing.ca/

Swoop – What happens when Westjet combine unbelievable airfare rates with modern planes and an experience that you customize yourself? You get Swoop, the newest discount Airline to join the Abbotsford International Airport. Initial flights from YXX will be offered to Edmonton and Hamilton with more cities to be added in the near future. For more information visit https://www.flyswoop.com/

Air Canada Rouge Air Canada’s discount airline premiered services in 2012 and added several seasonal flight routes from various destinations. Seasonal flights from Abbotsford International airport to Toronto are available. For more information visit https://flyrouge.com

Abbotsford International Airport History

The airport was constructed in the 1940’s by the Royal Canadian Airforce. It was used as a training school for several years, and after World War II the Abbotsford International Airport was used as a secondary airport in BC. Before the use of Instrumental system, fog made flying conditions very dangerous in Vancouver and Abbotsford was the perfect location to land the planes with ease.

One of Abbotsford’s most celebrated events premiered in 1962. The Abbotsford Air show’s first show took place during the second week of August and has continued to be a popular family event over the years. The show has been listed as one of the top 10 airshows in the world and attracts flying enthusiasts from all over North America.

In the late 1960’s Conair aviation was incorporated and found their new home at the Abbotsford International Airport.

The fall of September 1984 was a historical highlight for the Abbotsford International Airport when Pope John Paul II visited BC for the first time and was greeted by an emotional crowd of over 200,000 people.

The late 1990’s saw the ownership of the Airport move to the City of Abbotsford from the Department of Transportation and also saw Westjet take its first flight. In 1997 YXX became a jet passenger airport with flights to Alberta.

In 2007 the Abbotsford International Airport celebrated a 65 years anniversary of when the first plane landed at YXX.

Westjet celebrated 20 years at the Abbotsford International airport in 2017

Airport Restaurant and shopping – The Airport feature the Ravens and Bar Bistro that offers a full bar and extensive menu. There are also plenty of grab and go items that are perfect for in flight dining. Last minute shopping becomes easy at YXX with Gifts to go and Duty free shopping stores.